Vapor Barriers If your tub or shower is on an exterior wall, I would definitely install a vapor barrier on the studs before installing the cement board. This vapor barrier should extend over the up-turned flashing lip of the tub or shower. This way, if condensation develops on the vapor b...
A cross-laminated vapor barrier can be placed on the steel studs before the substrate boards are applied. This will capture both liquid water and water vapor. The liquid water will drop down to the shower pan and eventually travel to the sea. Be sure to also incorporate solid blocking that ...
For this install, Rick and his crew are using a modified thinset mortar which has a latex additive that makes it stickier and stronger. Modified thinset is often used for tiling walls, over plywood for better adhesion, high-traffic areas and spaces that will get wet (like a shower). Thin...
the tile (depending on the tile) and any imperfections that develop over time. It is the job of the shower pan, with its’ embedded waterproof liner, that is responsible for a leak-free shower floor.
The barrier should go between the tile substrate and the framing. On outside walls, this material can also served as the air and vapor barrier if the joints are sealed with tape or a compatible sealant.We were faced with a different situation: As you can see in the two photos above, ...
A grid-top floor tile for outdoor use includes a polymer tile having a grid-type top surface with multiple levels, such as a bi-level surface having an upper lattice and a lower lattice oriented generally transverse to the upper lattice. The multiple levels of the surface are preferably inte...